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About

Ardwick is a residential and industrial area directly southeast of Manchester city centre. Its landscape is defined by a mix of Victorian terraced housing, modern apartment blocks, and large commercial premises. The ward is bordered by the universities and hospitals of the Oxford Road corridor, influencing its population. Transport links are central, with the major arterial routes of Hyde Road and Stockport Road passing through, alongside Ardwick railway station.

The area has a significant student presence due to its proximity to educational institutions. Ashton Canal runs along its eastern edge, providing a green corridor. Historically a manufacturing district, it now contains light industrial estates and wholesale businesses. The long-standing Belle Vue Stadium site, known for greyhound racing and speedway, remains a local landmark for entertainment and events.

Area overview

On average Ardwick has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 172 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.6× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. Approximately 48.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Ardwick is £38,454 per year. The median sale price in Ardwick is £267,500 (around £300 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £171,250 and £317,500. There are 7 schools in Ardwick: 6 primary (1 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Ardwick is home to around 21,042 people, with a population density of about 5,201.2 per km².

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
172
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
48.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Ardwick Population
21,042
Population density
5,201.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
51.61(+38%)
Anti-social behaviour
31.22(+74%)
Public order
24(+137%)
Burglary
20.48(+270%)
Vehicle crime
19.48(+225%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,194
24.68%
African
2,926
13.91%
Pakistani
2,198
10.45%
Chinese
1,706
8.11%
Indian
1,392
6.62%
Total population: 21,042

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
6,111
35.6%
Level 3 (A level)
4,554
26.53%
No qualifications
2,969
17.3%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,472
8.58%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,095
6.38%
Total 16+ residents: 17,164

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
2,080
30.87%
Other social rented
1,874
27.82%
Social rents from council
1,227
18.21%
Owns with a mortgage
864
12.82%
Owns outright
514
7.63%
Total households: 6,737

Property prices in Ardwick

Median price: £267,500
Price per sq ft: £300
Sales (last 12 months): 42
Typical range (middle 50%): £171K – £318K

Based on 42 recent sales, the median property price is £267,500 (about £300 per square foot) in Ardwick area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £400,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Ardwick over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached2£355,000£363
Semi-Detached6£348,500£318
Terraced19£290,000£318
Flats15£162,000£285

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Ardwick

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ardwick.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£171,995£95,500£159,995£139,995
2017£208,995£127,000£184,995£154,495
2018£224,995£146,500£196,995£175,000
2019£259,995£133,250£216,995£199,995
2020£307,995£117,000£286,995£279,995
2021—£127,500£233,000£289,998
2022£334,995£135,500£272,995£299,995
2023£278,000£160,000£256,000£309,995
2024£327,500£150,000£275,000£230,000
2025£345,000£140,000£290,000£274,000
2026—£160,000£352,000£290,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ardwick.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ardwick.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£195£194£186£188
2017£202£214£201£199
2018£223£216£211£213
2019£245£225£231£225
2020£260£219£245£239
2021—£219£261£267
2022£299£263£283£287
2023£327£260£295£274
2024£314£227£279£273
2025£345£236£321£279
2026—£285£310£328
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ardwick.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Ardwick in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Manchester district.

Band A£1,541
Band B£1,798
Band C£2,055
Band D£2,312
Band E£2,826
Band F£3,340
Band G£3,853
Band H£4,624

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Ardwick ward.

Local councillors

Alex-Salik Imran

Ardwick - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

All postcodesin Ardwick

M125SF

Black Brook Close

M145FT

Ardwick

M139WA

Daleford Road

M124AH

Coverdale Crescent

M139GZ

Stockport Road

M126JZ

Chancellor Lane

M126AT

Ardwick

M124EH

Morbourne Close

M125JE

Clowes Street

M125BB

Matthews Street

M120DW

Stockport Road

M139NB

Oxford Road

M139TF

Haymans Walk

M125GS

Beastow Road

M125EE

Fairhaven Street

M124WR

Lucien Close

M139EU

Ardwick

M139NE

Oxford Road

M126JH

Universal Square

M139UP

Wadeson Road

M139NH

Oxford Road

M124NA

Kirkmanshulme Lane

M125FY

Clowes Street

M139JQ

Devonshire Street South

M130BS

Plymouth Grove West

M124NP

Halsbury Close

M139JZ

Arley Moss Road

M124BJ

Coverdale Crescent

M126BA

Ford Street

M139RQ

Glenbarry Close

M124WP

Ipswich Walk

M124PT

Lamb Close

M126DX

Cresbury Street

M126HE

Manor Street

M126JQ

Ardwick

M130EL

Welby Street

M139WE

Ardwick

M125DQ

Ainsdale Street

M139RR

Ardwick

M139DJ

Torquay Close

M125HX

Haverford Street

M139PE

Brunswick Street

M130JP

Hathersage Road

M139ER

Aspull Walk

M125LG

St Benedicts Avenue

M124UT

Culford Close

M130JN

Hathersage Road

M139BA

Winterford Avenue

M125FW

Ashover Avenue

M124QY

Morpeth Close

M124JD

Union Street

M125EP

Radbourne Close

M124AB

Stockport Road

M139JW

Upper Brook Street

M139BS

Tarleton Street

M130JB

Ardwick

M139LR

Grafton Street

M120DB

Stockport Road

M125NE

Clivewood Walk

M139GQ

Nevada Street

M125AW

Wenlock Way

M139TR

Ardeen Walk

M130ED

Wheat Close

M124AW

Ardwick

M139XL

Kincardine Road

M124PR

Mull Avenue

M124AN

Aked Close

M124WG

Edlin Close

M130DH

Richmond Grove

M130DZ

Ardwick

M130DB

Chelford Close

M130FY

Upper Brook Street

M124QT

Berigan Close

M139NN

Oxford Road

M125ND

Bennett Street

M126BY

Palfrey Place

M139WX

Justin Close

M124EY

Longsight Industrial Estate

M139YS

Statham Walk

M126JA

Brydon Avenue

M130EJ

Hathersage Road

M124PX

Earl Walk

M139WP

Nelson Street

M139QB

Ardwick

M124PN

South Street

M139WJ

Ardwick

M125UB

Lawnswood Road

M130LW

Marsham Close

M125AU

Bennett Street

M139PA

Peace Road

M139NJ

Sylvia Pankhurst Way

M139DL

Bryant Close

M139GD

Greengage

M126DL

Ardwick Green North

M139HW

Barbara Castle Square

M139AS

Ivybridge Close

M130EP

Upper Brook Street

M139GX

Hatchley Street

M145GF

Daisy Bank Road

M124DL

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